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Women More Likely to Wear Tight Clothes During Ovulation: Study
Investigators say this shopping habit--which appears to be linked to hormones--is triggered by the presence of other attractive women whom a woman sees as a rival for mates. Read Summary > -
FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive Ella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ella emergency contraceptive, a pill that can be taken within five days of contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Read Summary > -
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Cholesterol Levels
According to a new study, women's cholesterol levels can fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle because of changes in their levels of estrogen. Read Summary > -
High-Risk Behaviors in Some Gay Men Linked to Childhood Abuse
Gay and bisexual men who endured social shaming and sexual abuse as children are more likely to have psychological and social problems as adults, researchers say, and this could place them at greater risk for HIV infection. Read Summary > -
Vaginal Gel May Help Reduce HIV, Herpes Infections
Research presented at the International AIDS Conference has found that a vaginal gel reduced women's risk of becoming infected with HIV by 39 percent and reduced their genital herpes risk by 51 percent. Read Summary > -
Children Conceived Via IVF Have Higher Cancer Rate: Study
New research published in the journal Pediatrics has found that children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) have a higher risk of developing cancer than children conceived naturally. Read Summary > -
HPV Vaccine May Protect Against Genital Warts
According to a new study, the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)--which is given to women to help prevent cervical cancer--may also help protect them from low-grade cervical growths and genital warts. Read Summary > -
Vaginal Delivery After C-Section OK for Many Women: Study
New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists state that many women who have had a Cesarean section (C-section) may be able to have vaginal births in later pregnancies. Read Summary >
